How do you split a propshaft?

[E30BeemerLad]

got a prop i'm taking to the pod tomorrow for collection, but need to split it.

Errr, how does one do that?, I see there is s circlip on a splined area, is that the starting point?

cheers guys

[jmc330i]

Just undo the collar nut (it maybe tight) on the splined area and it will slide apart.

Make sure you mark the prop with tipex or something before you split it - it needs to be put back together on the same splines or it could be out of balance.

[E30BeemerLad]

superb, thanks fella

[E30BeemerLad]

Houston, we have a problem!

There's no way I have any spanner or set of mole grips big enough for that nut. Must be same size as viscous nut is it? But whatever, I ain't getting that schlaaag undone.

[SGP]

I did this on my prop shft recently but there was no unfastening involved,there should be two white dots from the factory on the shaft.I had to pull the shaft apart by having a mate hold one end with me pulling on the other,a shot of "Plus Gas" or similar penetrating fluid helped. The two halves get very tight over the years but it should start to slide apart if you persist.Good luck!

[E30BeemerLad]

naah, she ain't budging

[jmc330i]

The collar nut needs undoing - it will just then 'fall' apart, no pulling should really be needed as it justs slides apart.

Plumbers grips are what you need to fit round the collar nut - Click Me

[Richy325iTouring]

thats all i use

[Brianmoooore]

plumber's grips to undo the big collar nut and it slides apart. Mark the splines relative to each other first if you ever want to use it again

[E30BeemerLad]

thanks for the advice everyone, but I don't have a set of grips big enough or a GI Joe kung-fu grip, so it's staying whole.